And the Verdict Is ...

Nitrous oxide is a wonderful thing. But now that I've been home for an hour or two, the pain is starting to settle in, and the sweet oblivion is just about over and gone. My face feels like someone hit it with a jack hammer and I'm not imagining it when I say I can feel the stitches in my mouth.

On that note, I've just taken two pain pills and think a nap is in due order. More interesting details later, when I'm back on a level playing field.